4.2- What Shaped The Roles Of Key Groups In Ancient Societies Flashcards
What is an oligarchy?
Power shared by a select few
Which system of government created equal rights between all citizens?
Democracy
What council determined what the Ekklisia would vote on?
The Boule
What happened when a citizen spoke for too long at the Ekklesia?
They were laughed at and shouted down
Who was allowed to vote in Ancient Athens?
Citizens
What were Metics (foreigners) not allowed to own in Ancient Athens?
Land
Where did female slaves usually work in Athens?
Around the house
How could a metric (foreigner) become a citizen in Ancient Athens?
By a vote of the Ekklesia
How often did the Boule meet?
As often as required
Which women might be invited to join a symposium?
Foreign Women
Who chose the girls husband in Ancient Greece?
The girls father
What was the purpose of education in Athens?
To become a good citizen
What was the average age girls were married in Ancient Greece?
13
What was the chief role of Spartan women?
To bear strong sons to fight for Sparta
What is Aesop famous for writing?
Fables
